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Images from the opening day of play at the Australian Open tennis tournament

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Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a return against Peter Luczak of Australia in their men's singles first round match.WILLIAM WEST

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Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia signs autographs after defeating Australia's Anastasia Rodionova.DANIEL MUNOZ

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Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a backhand in his first round match against Peter Luczak of Australia.Clive Brunskill

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Flavia Pennetta of Italy reacts during her match against Russia's Anna Chakvetadze.VIVEK PRAKASH/Reuters

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Andy Murray of Britain returns a shot against South Africa's Kevin Anderson.TIM WIMBORNE

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A fan cheers for Nick Lindahl during the Australian's match against Jarkko Nieminen of Finland.DANIEL MUNOZ/Reuters

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Belgium's Kirsten Flipkens falls on the court during her match against compatriot Justine Henin.DAVID GRAY

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Marin Cilic of Croatia serves against France's Fabrice Santoro.VIVEK PRAKASH

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Andy Roddick of the U.S. signs autographs after defeating Thiemo de Bakker of the Netherlands.DAVID GRAY

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